Notice of five year proof for homestead land
Ralph W. Bixler of Quinault Washington filed intent to prove up a homestead claim on land described as Lot 4 Sec 26 lots 1 5 and NW of SE 1 2 of NE 1 4 Section 34 and lots 2 4 Section 35 Township 25 North Range 10 West Willamette Meridian before U S Commissioner Rob ert M Locke at Quiniault on August 10 1916 Witnesses listed include Charles F Streater W M Killea Thomas Kilkelly and W S Hunter all residents of Quiniault Washington Rochester register notes publication June 23 1916 Lat publication July 21 1916
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Department OF the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Seattle
Wash
Ralph W. Bixler
Quinsault
Sey
Township
West Willamette Meridian
Robert M. Locke
U. SS
Quiniault
Charles F. Streater
W. M. Killea
Thomas Kilkelly
W. S. Hunter
Divorce by desertion sought in Grays Harbor Court
Frank Kendall sues Minnie Kendall in Superior Court of Washington Grays Harbor County for divorce after long desertion. summons requires Minnie to answer within sixty days of May 26 1916 first publication, or a judgment by default will follow. Austin M Wade licensed attorney lists Aberdeens Wishkah Block offices. Publication dates range May 26 to July 7 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Grays Harbor County
Frank Kendall
Minnie Kendall
Aberdeen
Wishkah Block
Superior Court
A. J. Benbennick
Gertrude Benbennick
Austin M. Wade
Plaintiff
Benbennick Divorce Case Seeks Desertion Grounds
A. J. Benbennick sues Gertrude Benbennick for divorce on statutory grounds of desertion and abandonment. Defendant is summoned to appear within sixty days after first publication. Court clerk to receive filing. case titled in Austin Wade's court.
Bankruptcy discharge sought in Elmer Al Gibson case
In the Western District of Washington Northern Division the bankrupt Elmer Al Gibson petitions for full discharge from all provable debts under federal bankruptcy Acts hearing set for June 26 1916 at 2 PM in Tacoma Creditors and interested parties may appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted dated May 18 1916 Tacoma Washington signed by Deputy Clerk E Ellington
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Acts of Congress
Tacoma
Food Safety Rules For Fresh Meats And Canned Goods
Practical guidance warns caterers to avoid tainted foods by checking texture smell and color of pork lamb beef and fish. It explains signs of spoilage for shellfish veal and canned meats and notes the roller skate inventor Merlin, a Dutchman who visited England in 1760 and later demonstrated skates in London.
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Merlin
England
London
Our National Parks Size Compared To New Jersey
The piece notes the United States national parks cover 4 665 966 acres, and if joined would cover about 7 200 square miles, comparable in area to the state of New Jersey. It emphasizes the vast scope of the parks and their substantial land footprint.
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New Jersey
Embroidered Blouses Return With Delicate Garlands
Hand embroidered blouses regain popularity with new style where flowers hang in shoulder garlands and sleeves feature separate cuffs. Blue pink and green threads outline shoulders and turnover collar with feather stitching and tiny green buttons. Embroidery color can be adjusted to taste.
Bathing Suits and Beach Fashion of the Season
The article outlines popular bathing dress features for summer including pockets for keys and handkerchiefs, and describes fabrics such as silk and pussy willow silk. It notes two main swimsuit styles with short tunics and knee-length knickers, and mentions variations like ankle- or knee-breeches with slashed sides and laces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Jersey
Long Island
Charming Marmalade Jar Wedding Gift for Breakfast
A cut glass silver mounted marmalade jar with a folded design and a slot for a silver spoon. It suggests uses for condensed milk, jam, and piccalilli at breakfast, presenting an elegant gift idea tied to weddings.
New Life Pills Promise Gentle Laxative Effect
An old advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills provide a daily bowel movement, purify blood, and relieve constipation. It touts a gentle laxative action, a tonic effect, and a feeling of renewed vitality, priced at 25 cents.
Arctic rock weed described as giant sea plant
The New York World reports drifting arctic rock weed from Alaska, a vast sea plant resembling a ship's hawser with 500 foot branches. It lacks leaves, but knobs along the stem help buoyancy, giving the impression of lost fishing nets adrift.
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Alaska
New York World
Cedar beds rid fleas from dogs, says Brooklyn Eagle
The Brooklyn Eagle advises using fresh cedar shavings or cedar excelsior for dog sleeping areas. The cedar scent repels fleas and deters them from both sleeping dogs and when they're outdoors.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Proclamation at Market Cross Inverary on Fishing Trespass
A historic Inverary proclamation reports harsh punishment for fishing around the lock. It invokes King George and the Duke of Argyll and threatens burning drowning and hanging for violators, with a harsher fate for return. The archaic Scots phrasing emphasizes royal authority and local guardianship.
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Market Cross
Inverary
Scotland
George
Duke O' Argyll
Argyll
White Tower of London Stands as Citadel Core
The White Tower sits at the heart of the Tower of London as its citadel and keep dominating surrounding buildings. Its color and size make it the most conspicuous part of the grim old structure, though its appearance is singularly designed for defense.
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London
White Tower
Tower of
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Aberdeen Resident
Mrs. Samuel Hillier of 910 West Hume Street Aberdeen testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her family’s kidney and back trouble. She reports persistent morning weariness and irregular kidney function improved by the remedy priced at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York distributes the pills.
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Aberdeen
Dean
Hillier
Samuel Hillier
W. Hume St
Doan
New Remedy For Kidney And Uric Acid Troubles
Advertisement outlines symptoms from kidney and uric acid issues and promotes Anuric by Dr. Pierce. It claims weak kidneys cause backache, rheumatism, stones, dropsy, and urges sending a water sample to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for a free examination and guidance from Dr. Pierce and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuric
Dr. Pierce
Insurance
Invalids’ Hotel
Doctor Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Know Thyself Medical Adviser Offered for Cloth Copy
Advertisement promotes the Sense Medical Adviser a 1008 page book detailing self knowledge system physiology anatomy hygiene and simple cures. Offers cloth bound copy to Dr W M Pierce Buffalo NY for three dimes or thirty cents in one cent stamps.
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W. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Architectural discrepancy in squareheight towers to mislead observers
The report notes a seemingly complete square with north and south sides differing by eleven feet and a height around ninety to ninety two feet, though appearing much taller. Even Pugin, the architect, was deceived and fell for a false gauge, concluding the White tower exceeded 150 feet in height.
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Pugin
Retracting a Novel Claim About Varennes Capture
In a court case the elder Dumas faced action over a passage in La Route de Varennes claiming the Chevalier de Prefontaine shut his house door to stop Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. A grandson of Prefontaine argued the statement false and secured an order to recall all copies and publish a new edition with a note alleging Prefontaine aided the fugitives.
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Dumas
la Route de Varennes
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Varennes
Chevalier de Prefontaine
de Prefontiaine
Aviation Question Posed By Chicago Herald
The Chicago Herald quotes a line about aviation from a beauty at a girls' school. She explains that aviation is not about sea bathing but about going up, highlighting a playful view of flight.
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Chicago Herald
Republican candidate for Grays Harbor Treasurer
John B. Orton announces his candidacy for Grays Harbor County Treasurer Washington subject to voters at the primaries set for September 12 1916. He signs as John B. Orton.
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Grays Harbor
Washington
Working Buttonholes In Fine Summer Fabrics
To craft neat buttonholes on sheer summer materials mark them first and sew the outlines on the machine. This method increases durability and simplifies the stitching process.
Safeguard Your Child From Worms With Kicka Poo
Warning about a pale irritable child possibly suffering from worms. Recommends Kicka poo Worm Killer lozenges, claim they expel worms instantly and are pleasant to take. Priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
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Austin M., Wade
District Court OF the United States
Western District
Northern
Elmer AL
Gibson
E. ©. Ellington
Prince Albert
Seeynolds Tobacco Co
Bay Prince Albert
P. A
Prince Albert Tobacco
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
California
Oregon
Idaho
Nevada
Arizona
the Pacific Telephone
Aberdeen News
Herald
John
Orton
Olympia
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
St. Louis
Portland
The
Pacific
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
R’y
Yellowstone Park
Montana
H. H. Griffin
A. D. Charlton
Portland, Ore
U. S
Colville Reservation
Wilbur
Spokane
S.W. Johnston Transfer CO
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